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[Vamps]

Whilst not currently driving Coaches I still have a licence to do so, reading a comment in another thread got me thinking.....

More so in the 80's and later as a mature student in the mid to late 90's I used to do Coach Driving on a part time basis.

My question is, with modern service stations being what they are do the drives still get fed for free, I remember going to the front of the Que, signing a book and ordering what you liked at any motorway service station. I also remember getting free fish and chips in Blackpool and Scarborough when they noticed your 'badge' which in the old days you had to wear on display.

I also remember my mate and myself often going to Washington services in the car for out tea, taking our badges with us and getting free food; oh the good old days.............

[Seth]

Whilst not currently driving Coaches I still have a licence to do so, reading a comment in another thread got me thinking.....

More so in the 80's and later as a mature student in the mid to late 90's I used to do Coach Driving on a part time basis.

My question is, with modern service stations being what they are do the drives still get fed for free, I remember going to the front of the Que, signing a book and ordering what you liked at any motorway service station. I also remember getting free fish and chips in Blackpool and Scarborough when they noticed your 'badge' which in the old days you had to wear on display.

I also remember my mate and myself often going to Washington services in the car for out tea, taking our badges with us and getting free food; oh the good old days.............

It would seem so Mike, the driver just shows his 'work ticket' in lieu of the badge

[Vamps]

Whilst not currently driving Coaches I still have a licence to do so, reading a comment in another thread got me thinking.....

More so in the 80's and later as a mature student in the mid to late 90's I used to do Coach Driving on a part time basis.

My question is, with modern service stations being what they are do the drives still get fed for free, I remember going to the front of the Que, signing a book and ordering what you liked at any motorway service station. I also remember getting free fish and chips in Blackpool and Scarborough when they noticed your 'badge' which in the old days you had to wear on display.

I also remember my mate and myself often going to Washington services in the car for out tea, taking our badges with us and getting free food; oh the good old days.............

It would seem so Mike, the driver just shows his 'work ticket' in lieu of the badge

Thanks Seth.... do you think a badge would still work? Not seriously, I hardly ever end up in a motorway service station these days........

[bago]

you may have a valid licence but you now need a drivers CPC as of the 09/09/2014  so have fun

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Whilst not currently driving Coaches I still have a licence to do so, reading a comment in another thread got me thinking.....

More so in the 80's and later as a mature student in the mid to late 90's I used to do Coach Driving on a part time basis.

My question is, with modern service stations being what they are do the drives still get fed for free, I remember going to the front of the Que, signing a book and ordering what you liked at any motorway service station. I also remember getting free fish and chips in Blackpool and Scarborough when they noticed your 'badge' which in the old days you had to wear on display.

I also remember my mate and myself often going to Washington services in the car for out tea, taking our badges with us and getting free food; oh the good old days.............

It would seem so Mike, the driver just shows his 'work ticket' in lieu of the badge

Thanks Seth.... do you think a badge would still work? Not seriously, I hardly ever end up in a motorway service station these days........

The thought of eating in a motorway service station is mildly terrifying, free or not...

[biggriffin]

Most services now operate a coaches club, enquire when you abandon,the vehicle.
Also if you haven't completed 35hrs cpc training as of 5/9/14. you cant drive a coach or hgv.

[Seth]

Most services now operate a coaches club, enquire when you abandon,the vehicle.
Also if you haven't completed 35hrs cpc training as of 5/9/14. you cant drive a coach or hgv.

you may have a valid licence but you now need a drivers CPC as of the 09/09/2014  so have fun

To drive vocationally

So long as you renew your LGV/PCV licence when due, you retain the entitlement

[the alarming man]

Whilst not currently driving Coaches I still have a licence to do so, reading a comment in another thread got me thinking.....

More so in the 80's and later as a mature student in the mid to late 90's I used to do Coach Driving on a part time basis.

My question is, with modern service stations being what they are do the drives still get fed for free, I remember going to the front of the Que, signing a book and ordering what you liked at any motorway service station. I also remember getting free fish and chips in Blackpool and Scarborough when they noticed your 'badge' which in the old days you had to wear on display.

I also remember my mate and myself often going to Washington services in the car for out tea, taking our badges with us and getting free food; oh the good old days.............

I know for a fact at Maidstone services they do not feed anyone as a rule. The reason behind was due to Kent police as they used to feed the motorway guys until a coach load of plod turned up one day, so from then on in they decided it was worth it

[biggriffin]

If you hold a valid hgv or psv. And you haven't completed 35hrs of training you cannot drive a psv or coach. Your licence may be vaild, but isn't worth owt,unless you have a valid dqc card. No dqc no drivee

[Rog]

The thought of eating in a motorway service station is mildly terrifying, free or not...

My only reason for EVER stopping at a motorway services is if I am bursting for a pee or I really am very VERY VERY desperate for fuel 

[plym ian]

The thought of eating in a motorway service station is mildly terrifying, free or not...

My only reason for EVER stopping at a motorway services is if I am bursting for a pee or I really am very VERY VERY desperate for fuel 

I never stop at services if the kids need a wee tough 

especially as last time I stopped in services I got fleeced nearly 15 quid for breakfast

[ted_one]

Got to agree with biggriffin....you will have to bring yourself up to speed with the CPC..have just done mine for my PCV as it's now a requirement for continuing in employment for both industries.

[biggriffin]

The thing you need to ask is, will you drive professionally again, if no then don't bother renewing your entitlement,when you need a medical its a cost thing.anything from £50 to £120 just for a,medical,then £200+ for 35hrs,of cpc training

[Vamps]

you may have a valid licence but you now need a drivers CPC as of the 09/09/2014  so have fun

Yes, thanks, I know about that, I also have HGV..........

[05omegav6]

Most services now operate a coaches club, enquire when you abandon,the vehicle.
Also if you haven't completed 35hrs cpc training as of 5/9/14. you cant drive a coach or hgv.

Coaches/buses were 2013, and CPC only required if you are employed to drive. Wouldn't apply to a person driving a horse box with their own pets, but as soon as the horse does summat where a prize is involved then it becomes commercial and the CPC is required, not to mention then also needing an Operators Licence